Advertisement
Testing and approval of generic insulin will be conducted by the World Health Organization in an attempt to combat rising prices and shortages of the drug.

WHO to Test, Approve Generic Insulin

0
Agency says new generic versions could create competition that would drive down prices
The world's first Ebola vaccine has been approved by the European Commission

First Ebola Vaccine Approved by European Commission

0
Vaccine being used in 'compassionate use' capacity in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
The minimum age to buy tobacco and electronic cigarette products in New York State is now 21.

Minimum Age to Buy Tobacco, E-Cigarettes Raised in NY State

0
State police and Department of Health will conduct undercover investigations of retailers to enforce law
For older patients with atrial fibrillation

AHA: Risk for Death Cuts Benefit of Oral Anticoagulants for A-Fib

0
Findings seen among older patients with incident atrial fibrillation receiving warfarin or apixaban
Neither vitamin D nor marine omega-3 fatty acid supplementation significantly reduces the rate of first heart failure hospitalization

AHA: Vitamin D, Omega-3 Do Not Cut Heart Failure Hospitalization

0
However, marine n-3 supplementation appears to reduce recurrent heart failure hospitalization
Individual and coexisting symptoms of insomnia are associated with an increased risk for cardio-cerebral vascular diseases

Insomnia Symptoms Associated With Increased Risk of CVD

0
Adults with individual symptoms, all three symptoms have increased risk for CVD, IHD, ischemic stroke
Global burdens of colorectal cancer

Four Studies Look at Global Burden of Digestive Diseases

0
Global burdens of colorectal, pancreatic, stomach cancers and inflammatory bowel disease examined
One in three women of reproductive age have a chronic condition that could compromise their health or lead to adverse outcomes during pregnancy

Few Women With Chronic Health Issues Use Reliable Birth Control

0
Nearly a third of women of reproductive age found to have one or more chronic health conditions
Skeletal muscle mass is inversely associated with the incidence of cardiovascular disease among middle-aged and older adults

Higher Skeletal Muscle Mass May Lower Long-Term Risk for CVD

0
Compared with the lowest tertile, those in highest SMM tertile had 81 percent lower risk for CVD event
From 1999 to 2016

1999 to 2016 Saw Increase in U.S. Adults Trying to Lose Weight

0
Parallel trends seen for increasing current measured body mass index and weight among adults